Moved by Robin; seconded by Stephen; 7 yes; 0 no; 0 abstentions; 5 absences; Passed CASES TO BE CONSIDERED: NOTE: ALL CASES ARE SUBJECT TO MOTIONS

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1 PLANNING & LAND USE COMMITTEE MINUTES Tuesday, June 13, :00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: American Jewish University Mulholland Drive, 2 nd Floor, Room 223 Bel Air, CA Call to Order Committee Member Roll Call Bob called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm, at which time there were 7 present; by 7:14, there were 8 present and 4 absent. Name P A Name P A Robin Greenberg X Nickie Miner X Jamie Hall X Gary Plotkin X Michael Kemp X Stephanie Savage Vice Chair X Maureen Levinson X Robert Schlesinger Chair X Leslie Weisberg X Jason Spradlin X Don Loze X Stephen Twining X 2. Approval of June 13, 2017 Agenda: Moved by Robin; seconded by Stephen; 7 yes; 0 no; 0 abstentions; 5 absences; Passed 3. Approval of May 9, 2017 Minutes (circulated with agenda): Moved by Robin; seconded by Stephen; 7 yes; 0 no; 0 abstentions; 5 absences; Passed 4. Public Comments: Robin related that she was turned away at the door at City Hall today due to hoards from AirBnB and extra security police who weren t aware of the City s policy for CIS holders to have extra speaking time. Motion: To write a CIS; moved by Steve; seconded by Robin; passed. 5. Chair Report: Robert Schlesinger (Vice-Chair, Stephanie Savage) CASES TO BE CONSIDERED: NOTE: ALL CASES ARE SUBJECT TO MOTIONS 6. Projects & Items Scheduled for Presentation, Discussion & Possible Action A Antelo Pl DIR DRB-SPP-MSP, ENV CE /20 Hearing To RVA/BAHA for review. Mulholland Scenic Parkway, DIR DRB-SPP-MSP, ENV CE - 3-Story, 2,964 sq ft 3 story, 30 ft high Guest House w/access bridge to a 16,516 sf, 3 story, SFD on a 139,476 sq ft lot. Owner: John Buoymaster Trustee Rec d 8/31 Rep: Rosemary Medal, KW&A rosemary@kwhettam.com Arch: Bridgwater Cons Grp, Clive Bridgwater clive@bridgwaterconsulting.com As per telephone call from Rosemary, on , they will be submitting the following change next week: To a 2-story Accessory Living Quarter not a guest house anymore. Filed: 8/30/16 Assign: 9/19/16 Staff: William Hughen william.hughen@lacity.org: Rosemary Medel related that since last here, the project was heard by now Bel Air Hills Association (formerly RVA). Rosemary introduced Landscape Architects, Pamela Burton and Robin Carmichael, 1

2 who provided renderings and gave update on lighting. They report having installed three new Drake Elm trees, already standing 115 feet high, by the accessory living quarters, which they expect will block most of the house. (Steve would like the tennis court landscaped, and Ms. Carmichael related that they are planting two types of pines there, Pinus halepensis and Pinus canariensis.) In addition to new trees by the guest house, they re putting in lighting, with safety as the primary concern, and noted that there will be only existing lighting at the tennis court, depending on a timer. They removed the festoon lights. There will be an LED strip by the court. There s dimmable up-lighting of the trees, with two fixtures per most trees. They go before the Mulholland Design Review Board. [Mike Kemp arrived at 7:14 pm.] Bob noted that Cliff Neiman is concerned about the up-lights and that they could have a covenant or a letter to Cliff, as a document. Don Loze and Maureen Levinson noted that a problem of lighting tennis courts is that the lights disturb the animals/wildlife. Don feels that they should have a covenant running with the land. Rosemary reiterated that the tennis court lighting is existing and on a timer; she will comply if it is asked of them by the MDRB. Maureen recommended no lighting on the trees because it confuses the sleep patterns of birds. Pamela Burton agreed with the more subdued lighting in general. Rosemary will look into down-lighting. Motion: To support the project with the condition that they conform to lighting with down-lights, applicable to the current code. Moved by Mike; seconded by Robin; 6 yes; 2 no: Nickie and Don; 0 abstentions; 4 absent: Leslie, Gary, Jamie & Jason; Passed B Sunset Plaza ZA ZV-ZAD-ZAA ENV CE Total lot 4,870 sf, to allow RFA 3,262 sf in lieu of max perm 2,062 sf w/remodel of exist 3 story SFD, remod exist 3 story SFD curr meets perm ht within R-1 Zone. Adj to allow a 3.27 side yd setback in lieu of 7 on side/yd. 2 ex park spcs in lieu of req 3 p/spaces. Owner: Daniel Dangor, Sunset Plaza , Eng: Steven Pribyl svpribyl@dbaarchitects.com Rep: (Will) Nieves & Assoc nievesasoc@aol.com Filed: 1/13/2017 Accept: 2/13/17 Staff: 2/09/2017 CE Assign: 1/26/17 Mindy Nguyen mindy.nugyen@lacity.org ZA Assign: 2/09/17 Jason Hernandez Jason.hernandez@lacity.org Mr. Wil Nieves presented, offered printouts and provided renderings. He related that this is a two-story house that they are trying to legalize as the area exceeds a certain square footage size, which makes it a three-story building; therefore, it requires a zone variance for a hillside development permit to allow the existing RFA. He related that this is an internal build out. They want 3,252 in lieu of 2,062 square feet. Because it s a three story building instead of two, it impacts the side yards. Since they re not doing anything to the side yards, they have to request a side yard of 4.76 inches, which is existing, in a normally required side yard of 7 feet if new construction. Because it s an existing two-car garage, there is no place for a third parking space and they need a waiver. They have a 3.27 westerly side yard and 4.76 on the easterly side, in lieu of the 7 side yard. It s a remodel and interior renovation. Building and Safety has plans in progress. Planning flagged it. It s a design driven project. It s accessory living area, no bedrooms. Steven Pribyl reiterated that it is existing, currently in use, they just want to upgrade the inside space; not increasing the footprint; and are adding a trellis. They have to build piles underneath the existing house. There is approximately same massing as house next door. Questions were asked and answered. If they didn t add the deck, there is an existing deck at approximately the same level. They re replacing that deck to accommodate the pool. The house is the same mass, bulk, height. It s a technicality. The lower area is permitted as Accessory Living Quarters, and the rest is permitted as storage. No house directly underneath. There is parking across the street. They ll have caissons for the deck and pool, and 2

3 they re pushing a retaining wall back to make room for a stairway inside. They re taking out less than 300 cubic yards of dirt. Stephanie asked if they don t have to underpin. Steve explained that they will be tied together with piles and beam. Daniel Dangor, owner provided additional information. Nickie asked about the deck sticking out. It is 10-1/2 feet from house to property line. The deck and swimming pool are by right. The pool is 11 x 27; they are six feet above grade. Robin noted that they re modifying the canyon aspect of the property. Deck and pool are on caissons in bedrock. Stephanie asked about how they re going to remove the dirt. It is a substandard lot. She noted that they re not providing the third parking, concerned about adding impact for construction. They noted that they have to stage this properly. They haven t had the case scheduled yet; expect at least two to three months. Robin asked them to come back next month with neighbors signatures on a list approving, and a parking and staging plan. Steve noted that the staging is the responsibility of the construction. Robin asked if they could incorporate their expertise with a contractor s expertise regarding staging. Stephanie suggested that they can do this. Bob clarified that we need a staging plan and neighbors signatures, including the neighbors below. Robin noted that this is going to have an impact on other properties, particularly below. Mike noted that in the long run if they do the project, it will be all up to code and will be better for the community. Motion: To continue the project so they can come back with a staging plan, and signatures from the abutting neighbors; Moved: by Robin; seconded by Maureen; 8/0/0; approved. C. 761 (745) N Bel Air Rd ZA ZV-ZAD ENV CE BAA Zone Variance. New 9,360 sf accessory parking garage, aka Adelipour Basement Garage. Garage w/landscaped roof, top courtyard having 2 perm roofed cabanas, a 200 sf 3/bath and 2 to permit retaining walls above ht permitted by code. Applicant/Owner: David & Soheli Adeliour Agent/Rep: Nathan Friedman, FMG neffmg@aol.com Arch: Hamid Gabay, Gabay & Assoc. hamid@gabbayarchitects.com Filed: 11/29 Assign: 12/29 Accept: 1/03/2017 CE Assign Date: 12/29/16 Staff: Victor Valleho victor.valleho@lacity.org DIR Assign Date: 6/02/17 Staff Assign: Stacy Farfan stacy.farfan@lacity.org Not Present Maureen Levinson gave update, noting that BAA is fine with this; they worked it out with the neighbors. Don expressed concern about setting precedents, and wants us to be consistent. Maureen noted that there is no parking allowed on Bel Air Road. Don noted that when conditions change, it s appropriate to review it. He asked why it s on the calendar if there s no action for it. Robin feels she doesn t have enough information to make a decision. Maureen related that the measures have been mitigated. She read from Dan s from two years ago. Bob will do research. Motion: To continue this subject to more information. Moved by Steve moved; seconded by Robin 6 yes; 0 no; 2 abstentions: Maureen and Robin; 4 absent: Leslie, Gary, Jamie & Jason; passed. D W Grand View Dr ZA ZV-ZAD-ZAA 12/13/16 Hearing schedule 6/20/17 New SFD, a basement, 2 above ground living levels, upper parking/access level with a total floor area of 3,167 sf, height of 45 ft on a 4,439.9 sq ft lot fronting a Substandard Hillside limited st in an R-1 zone. Site is undeveloped/vacant. 45 ft exceeds the max envelope height on a lot that does not have vehicular access route by way of street improved with a min 20 ft wide continuous paved roadway from the driveway apron to the boundary of the hillside area. 3 retaining walls up to 17 ft in ht within required yard in lieu of the max ht of 3.5 ft. Asking for Zone Variance. Appl: James Mellinger james@ladrill.com Arch: Hunter Leggit Studio, 3

4 Denver, CO Agent/Rep: Craig Fry & Assoc. Larry Mondragon Filed: 12/09/2016 Staff Assign: Jason Hernandez Project Planner. Stephanie related that she and Jamie went to the site; the applicant has decided to postpone. Motion: To continue moved by Mike and seconded by Steve; 8/0/0; 4 absent; approved. ADDITIONAL ITEM: At this point in the meeting, Don Loze introduced Mr. Jay Falamaki, an architect from the Benedict Canyon area, whom Don stands behind as someone who has good things to add to this committee. Motion: To recommend Jay Falamaki to the full board of the BABCNC as a community stakeholder member (non-board member) of the BABCNC PLU Committee Moved by Don; seconded by Maureen; 8/0/0 approved. 7. Current Case Updates by PLUC Members on pending projects See Project Tracking List: (Subject to discussion & action) 8. Follow-up, Discussion & Possible Action on other Projects: a. Motion: To approve PLU Requirement Check List to give to presenters requesting information necessary for appearing before the BABCNC PLU committee in order to make a determination regarding their project. In the past, too many projects have come before this committee not prepared. That is partially an error of the project presenter not knowing what questions may be asked of them and partially an error in assuming that all projects are aware of what they may need to make a presentation. This Check List should answer many of those questions. (See Attachment) Bob noted that there is a third document to add. Don asked how this conforms with the BHO and HCR, etc. Bob noted that Mike Kemp made an important contribution to this, as to provision of electronic files and items as applicable. He noted that this is a work in progress. Don noted that since the burden is on us, we should have time to look at it and would like us to negotiate with the Planning Department, who should give us the respect, for the opportunity of our work. He noted that the original idea of the committee is to have the HOAs involved, that the local groups have to get to work but it is up to us how this gets done. Motion to approve the check list, with the understanding that it is a living document that will continue to be updated as needed. 8/0/0; 4 absent; passed. b. Discussion and Action to Spotlight Procedure Concerns for Planning Cases where ZAD Requirements are not being Implemented Stephanie Savage Example: ZA ZAD-ZAA 2104 Stanley Hills (one of many) Case info - Determination letter for ZA ZAD-ZAA EyNzItMjYwMTFkMWQzODRj0 Motion: That the PLU Committee write a letter to the Planning Department and CD4 & CD5 Councilmembers, David Ryu and Paul Koretz, respectively, asking for enforcement that the procedures of the zoning administrators are followed for road improvements prior to construction of Single Family Residences and to add a penalty for beginning the project prior to completion of the road improvement. 4

5 2104 Stanley Hills is one example of a project that was over 50% completed prior to the road drawings even being submitted. Applicant paid bonds to obtain permits, yet Plan Check for BOE started in May of 2017 while grading and house construction started approximately two years ago. If the requirement for road improvement is needed for the construction parking and staging, then no grading permits or building permits should be issued until the road work is at least commenced, if not completed. This motion is directly related to other proposed projects on paper streets. Stephanie explained the issue, noting that, as we get more dense in the hills, we really need those parking places; want to make sure this will happen. Robin moved and Robert seconded; approved by 8/0/0; 4 absent. c. Update on Proposed Protected Tree Code Amendment (CPC CA) Levinson PDF w/hearing Notice, Q&A sheet & Proposed Ordinance online: d. Update on Overlay for Laurel Canyon & Bird Streets Jamie Hall & Stephanie Savage Laurel Canyon Neighborhood / Bird Streets Neighborhood / HCR Supplemental Use District Update on Meeting June 16 th in Laurel Canyon for HCR - Stephanie is in contact with Stella and Stella, and will meet with Skip and Jamie on Friday. e. Update, Discussion & Possible Action on Angelo View Drive Bob Schlesinger 9. New Packages Received See Project Tracking List 10. Certified Neighborhood Council Reporting Review of New Projects submitted 11. Upcoming Hearings See Project Tracking List (Subject to discussion & action) 12. Determination Letters Received Three houses on Tortuoso Way. One house got three kitchens and the others got two each. Maureen noted that Dan Love is appealing. 13. Pending Haul Routes (Update by any PLU Committee members) 14. Proactive Tracking, Tasks & Projects (Update, Discussion & Possible Action) Maureen related that June 27 th at 1:30 Mr. Hadid will be sentenced. All the impact letters should be in before that date. She discussed this with DONE and was advised to soften it a bit; it s been re-written, it s better. Robin moved; Bob seconded to have a letter done by the respective HOAs. 15. Adjournment Moved by Bob moved; and seconded by Stephanie seconded and the meeting adjourned at 9:07. Next BABCNC PLUC Meeting: July 11, :00 AJU ACRONYMS: A APPEAL APC AREA PLANNING COMMISSION CE CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION DPS DEEMED TO BE APPROVED PRIVATE STREET DRB DESIGN REVIEW BOARD EAF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSEMENT FORM ENV ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE MND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PM PARCEL MAP PMEX PARCEL MAP EXEMPTION TTM TENTATIVE TRACT MAP ZA ZONING ADMINSTRATOR ZAA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR S ADJUSMENT ZAD ZONING ADMINISTRATOR S DETERMINATION ZV ZONING VARIANCE 5